Wellmark BCBS names chief wellness and innovation officer

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has named Keith Shah as executive vice president and chief health and innovation officer. 

Advertisement

Mr. Shah will oversee Wellmark’s contracting and relationships with providers, pharmacy benefits, medical policies, care management and government programs, according to a Nov. 9 news release.

Most recently, he was president of applied innovation at Optum. He also spent 15 years in leadership roles at BCBS South Carolina.

Advertisement

Next Up in Executive Moves

  • Premera Blue Cross named Rajat Puri as COO, according to a Dec. 4 news release. Mr. Puri will focus on…

  • Gold Coast Health Plan appointed Suma Simcoe as COO, effective Oct. 15, according to an Oct. 30 news release. Ms.…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.